Sixth Form Facilities

Sixth Form Facilities

The Sixth Form library, fully stocked with subject-based texts and a good selection of contemporary and classic fiction, is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm every day. A designated librarian, Miss Julia Mercer, is on hand to advise students with their reading and research.

The library is an excellent space in which to work, and also offers a wide range of academic magazines, journals, DVDs in several languages and daily newspapers, as well as excellent online academic resources. Separate study rooms are also available in which to work quietly.

The Common Room, Conservatory and Sixth Form garden provide spaces in which to relax and socialise, replete with board games, table football and table tennis to encourage time away from screens.

Lunch is served in the Sixth Form Cafe and is paid in advance via Parent Pay. Girls are informed of the lunch timetable on a termly basis.

Higher education

We pride ourselves on the effectiveness of the Higher Education and UCAS support we offer. The process is overseen by the Head of HE Support, Mr Tim Hardcastle.

The Next Steps Evening in the Spring term of Year 12 formally launches the application cycle, followed up by two HE Application Days and an Academic Evening for parents in the summer term.

Students are offered interview practice through small group workshops and on a one-to-one basis.

On Results Days in July and August, students discover whether they have been accepted into their chosen university. As always, we provide expertise and practical support on this day.

Intensive guidance and support for girls considering Oxbridge is also available. This includes guidance on Personal Statement writing and interview techniques as well as the opportunity to attend the GDST Oxbridge Conference in June.

University open days

Students are encouraged to attend university open days, whether during term time or holidays.

Up to three ‘out’ days can take place in the Spring term of Year 12, two in the Autumn term of Year 13, and two ‘post-holder’ days towards the end of Year 13.

Due to Covid, many university open days are being delivered virtually; girls are welcome to attend.